Hero Summit: Military Decorations and Medals Decoded (Photos)

The Hero Summit featured some of the military’s most highly decorated elites. Navy Admiral William H. McRaven, Medal of Honor winner Alfred Rascon and more took the stage to share their experiences at the summit, each with an array of awards emblazoned across their uniforms. But what do these honors mean? From the Legion of Merit to the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, find out how the best of the best earned the medals pinned across their chests.